TENURE TRACK FACULTY POSITION − CHEMICAL BIOLOGY
THE DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE COUNTY (UMBC) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level.  Applicants are expected to establish a vigorous and externally funded research program in any sub-discipline of an area broadly defined as chemical biology (e.g., bioorganic, bioanalytical, biophysical chemistry, and biochemistry).  Candidates must have an outstanding record of scientific achievement, demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed journals. The successful applicant should have a PhD and postdoctoral experience in any of the sub-disciplines listed above, will be expected to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate (PhD and MS) levels with particular emphasis on bioorganic, biophysical, or biochemistry courses, and should demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to diversity.
The Department (www.umbc.edu/chem-biochem) is a highly cross-disciplinary and interactive group of faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and students engaged in cutting edge research, working in state-of-the-art laboratory facilities in a recently renovated building. The faculty has strong collaborations across the entire campus, and with the University of Maryland Schools of Medicine and Pharmacy.
UMBC is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body (http://facultydiversity.umbc.edu/). The university is strategically situated on a suburban campus in the intellectually and culturally vibrant Baltimore-Washington corridor, providing unique opportunities afforded by its diversity, intermediate size and world-class infrastructure. Candidates should submit their applications electronically to http://apply.interfolio.com/30626, and include curriculum vitae, description of research plans, and statement of teaching philosophy. The candidates also need to arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted to http://apply.interfolio.com/30626. For inquiries only, please email chemsearch@umbc.edu.
QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must have an outstanding record of scientific achievement, demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed journals. The successful applicant should have a PhD and postdoctoral experience in an area broadly defined as chemical biology (e.g., bioorganic, bioanalytical, biophysical chemistry, and biochemistry), will be expected to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate (PhD and MS) levels with particular emphasis on bioorganic, biophysical, or biochemistry courses, and should demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to diversity.  Applications for women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and other traditionally under-represented groups in the sciences are especially enouraged.  Review of applications will begin November 1, 2015 and continue until the position is filled.  This appointment will commence in August, 2016.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Candidates should submit their applications electronically to http://apply.interfolio.com/30626 and include curriculum vitae, description of research plans, and statement of teaching philosophy. The candidates also need to arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted electronically to http://apply.interfolio.com/30626.

The Research Office Incentive Programs is accepting applications for the GRF Fall 2015 solicitation. The intent of the GRF program is to enable faculty to carry out scholarly, creative work that should lead to the pursuit of other funding sources, or promote the development of scholarly activities. Program description and application: http://oregonstate.edu/research/incentive/grf. Information: Debbie Delmore at debbie.delmore@oregonstate.edu. Deadline for submission: Oct. 19.

Are you a graduate student, applying to the NSF GFRP in October? Want some tips on a successful application? NSF is sponsoring a webinar Oct. 29, 10 a.m. You can join a live stream at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PetJysbTc20 Questions will be fielded through a chat link at https://tlk.io/grfp It’s free!

The OSU Advantage Accelerator is now taking applications for their Pre-Accelerator series for interested entrepreneurs who want to take their business concept to the next level. The four week session begins Oct. 28, check out this page for further details and how to apply: advantage.oregonstate.edu/pre-accelerator

The OSU Research Impacts Network (ORIN) invites you to their Fall 2015 Network Meeting, Oct. 8 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Valley Library Willamette Rooms, #3622. See http://research.oregonstate.edu/ord/orin/who-we-are for member eligibility requirements. This meeting will involve interactive development of best practices for research impacts partnerships, as well as an opportunity for members to get to know each other and what they do. Lunch will be provided. Registration is required: http://tinyurl.com/orin-fall-15-rsvp. Direct any questions to victoria.bonebrake@oregonstate.edu.

Start the year engaged with your community! Join the Center for Civic Engagement and Student Leadership & Involvement to learn about and contribute to organizations that are doing great work to strengthen our local community while building connections with others at OSU.5 projects (Stone Soup, SAGE Garden, Heartland Humane Society, Benton County Natural Areas, and Craft ‘N Care for Jackson Street Youth Shelter, BENCO, and Corvallis Manor) ranging in time throughout the morning and into the afternoon are available, Check in is at the SEC Plaza (between the MU and SEC) for all projects. Click here to register for Fall into Service! Participants will need to login using their ONIDs to register. Learn more about Fall into Service: http://sli.oregonstate.edu/cce/events/fall-service

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Ohio University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position as an Assistant Professor with research interests in the area of inorganic chemistry as broadly defined. A Ph.D. in chemistry is required at the time of appointment and significant postdoctoral research and teaching experience will be considered favorably. The selected candidate will be expected to establish a nationally prominent and externally funded research program and to teach courses in their area of expertise at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The area of proposed research is flexible, but candidates who can contribute to existing interdisciplinary strengths in synthetic, biological and materials chemistry are of particular interest.

Applicants must apply online at  http://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/15888  and upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, description of research interests, and statement of teaching philosophy. Applicants must also arrange to have at least three letters of recommendation submitted to the above website. The review of applications will begin November 1, 2015 and continue until the position is filled. For additional information about our Department, please see http://www.ohio.edu/chemistry. Ohio University is committed to creating a respectful and inclusive educational and workplace environment. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity and affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Maria Jolley grew up in Portland, Oregon.  She and her brother were raised by a single mother that emigrated to the US from Vladivostok, Russia.  She graduated from Milwaukie High School and just before her 18th birthday, enlisted in the Navy.  Upon completion of her enlistment, she moved back to Oregon to attend OSU and joined the NROTC program.
Winter term, 2015, Maria graduated with a Bachelor’s in Chemistry.  During the 2015 Winter Commissioning Ceremony, held at the Naval Armory, she was appointed Ensign in the US Navy.
Maria chose Chemistry because she was drawn to the challenge.  “To me, Chemistry was always a foreign language that explained how everything works.  I love knowing what makes the world around us work, how things are made and how they’re put together.  This degree gave me the tools to do just that.”
She chose the Navy for a far simpler reason.  Because she wanted to serve our nation and because she believed in the cause.  She specifically chose the Navy because it is a very diverse service.  “US Navy Sailors are challenged both technically and physically,” Jolley stated.
Her advice for students who are just starting out?  Diversify.  “Oregon State has so much to offer in just about every field – if you don’t let the opportunities pass you by, this place will make you into a well-rounded human being.”  And, stay involved.  “Stay focused on why you are here and don’t watch the clock while you’re in class.”
Ensign Maria Jolley is currently residing in Pensacola, FL, training to become a Naval Aviator.

Today marks the launch of the Extended Campus Research Fellows (ECRF) Program, which provides funding to support the research, development and scholarship efforts of faculty and departments in the area of online education.

The ECRF Program falls under the newly established Extended Campus Research Unit. The unit is led by Research Director Kathryn Linder, who previously served as the Director of the Center for Teaching & Scholarly Excellence at Suffolk University in Boston.

If you’re interested in conducting research on online teaching and learning, you can apply now. The deadline is Nov. 1. Visit the ECRF Program site for more details.